Grey’s Anatomy: Dr. Evil?

Grey’s is a great show, but I’m beginning to be annoyed by several characters.  Everyone always spazzes out, and with Seattle Grace facing a merger and the residents fearing unemployment, the anxiety is at an all-time high.  Izzie is back in the mix, sporting a new wig while she recovers from Cancer.  Cristina is aligning herself with Arizona, feigning interest in pediatric medicine in the hopes of keeping her job because “no one likes a dead kid.”  Lexie is charged with minding a schizophrenic patient and his mother, both of whom need surgery.  Derek and the Chief continue to clash as job security is everyone’s concern.

Alex and Izzie have an intense, emotional relationship, heightened by her recent near-death experience.  She is rushing back to work, but keeping her job is obviously more important than making sure she doesn’t jeopardize patients’ lives.  I know I wouldn’t want to be operated on by a doctor who could keel over at any moment.  Izzie had to actually step out of surgery because she was feeling faint.  It’s sweet that Alex was there to give her medicine, feed her a banana and give her water – but maybe she ought not to be performing surgery in her condition.

George was one of the few doctors who truly cared for his patients, but most of the other residents are self-absorbed egomaniacs.  I think they care about patients to the extent that their well-being is a reflection of the excellent medical care the resident was able to provide, and that’s it.  Cristina is probably the worst offender.  She’s a brilliant doctor, but I’ve rarely seen any compassion.  She doesn’t give a damn about saving little kids; she just wants to save her job.  The more experienced staff like Bailey, Owen, and Derek (who is also a little egotistical) seem to genuinely care about their patients.  Cristina could learn a thing or two from them, or from some of the patients at Seattle Grace.  Case in point: the schizophrenic and his mother.  She has devoted her life to caring for her adult son, and is willing to sacrifice her own health to make sure he receives adequate care and attention.  I hope the writers allow Cristina to evolve into a more compassionate doctor and friend.  Her relationship with Owen is the ideal opportunity for growth, as he’ll need her as he continues to work through the post-traumatic stress he suffered as a result of his time in Iraq.  Likability goes a long way, and Cristina is getting on my nerves.  I know they can’t all be sweet, but a doctor who doesn’t seem to care about people? I’d rather be sick than deal with that.

Season 6, Episodes 3: I Always Feel Like Somebody’s Watching Me (originally aired October 1, 2009)

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